The VW Group has put its immensely costly Dieselgate scandal behind it, but it's still facing an uphill battle to meet emissions regulations. For 2025, the European Union is lowering CO2 targets by approximately 15% compared to 2021 levels. For each gram above the threshold, automakers must pay €95 ($98). That doesn't sound like much, but the fine is applied to each car sold. When you're an automotive juggernaut, it quickly adds up.
